Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet and other historic leadership changes that led to increased diversity in church roles.  He also discusses his personal journey, including advocating for LGBTQIA+ inclusion within the church, and shares details about his current peace and justice ministries, such as his "100 days of exhortation and prayer" and the development of new resources. 

Learn more about Redwoods Peace Colloquy 2025

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“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. [email protected]

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

There’s way more to the conflict in Israel/Palestine than is covered in the daily news cycle. The real truth is eye-opening and gut-wrenching. In this episode of Grounds for Peace, host Robin Linkhart sits down with members of a Community of Christ peace delegation who traveled with Churches for Middle East Peace and saw firsthand the devastation and suffering being experienced there.  Hear pieces of the personal stories from the members of that peace delegation. Listen in with an open mind and heart, and get concrete ideas for what can be done by a people who believe in the worth of all persons.  

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Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!

“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. [email protected]

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

Avid reader and lifelong learner, Linda Stanbridge is back! In this episode, Linda sits down with host, Robin Linkhart, to discuss her Doctoral work on Social Justice and the Prophets. You’re sure to be captivated by Linda’s passion for helping Community of Christ members and friends become a truly prophetic people that are drawn to connect with marginalized people in the communities we serve. If you thought Social Justice was some relatively new concept … think again.  This work is as old as the Hebrew Bible (aka Old Testament) Prophets! 

Linda’s Reading Recommendations: 

Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!

“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. [email protected]

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

Who’s not up for creating a little doubt when it comes to the preconceived notions of those we label as “other?” And, though we often hear about the work of major organizations with lots of resources and influence, it can also happen in more accessible ways … between common people who take the time to invest in relationships. Join host Robin Linkhart as she sits down with Chuck Montgomery to hear about his work in citizen diplomacy and some of the powerful stories that have resulted. You’ll not only learn more about citizen diplomacy, you’re sure to walk away inspired to join those who have been leading the way.   

To see the documentary on Citizen Diplomacy about which Chuck shares, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzyJDF3D5dY

Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!

“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. [email protected]

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

How can we work for Peace in Israel/Palestine?  

 This series is co-sponsored by the Community of Christ World Peace and Justice Team.  Andrew Bolton and Steve Kellogg are members of the Israel/Palestine sub-team of the World Church Peace and Justice Committee.  The Peace and Justice Team  is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided by Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles and the World Conference resolution on Israel/Palestine of 2016:

Resolved, That Community of Christ specifically declares its belief in the love of God for Muslims and Jews, and we denounce all Islamophobia and anti-Semitism; and be it further

Resolved, That Community of Christ join with other Christian, Jewish, Muslim, ecumenical, and secular peace movements in the call for peace in Israel and Palestine. We, with other Christians, call for the right of the State of Israel to exist in secure borders; for the cessation of Israeli military occupation and illegal settlements in the West Bank; and for the recognition of the State of Palestine (in accordance with 1947 UN General Assembly Resolution 181/II, 1967 UN Security Council Resolution 242, and 1988 UN General Assembly Resolution 43/177). (WCR 1311 Palestine and Israel - Adopted June 10, 2016)

Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal.

Link to all five USA Nonviolence Conversations, support docs and resources: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5ypc7ld6fj632eo/AABXRORdUw9tSJ5uOvvqeR91a?dl=0

Principles of Faithful Disagreement: https://www.heraldhouse.org/collections/church-life-let-peace-dwell-here/products/let-peace-dwell-here see page 44

Four Approaches to Violence (resource): https://www.heraldhouse.org/products/four-approaches-to-violence-pdf-download-a4-international-paper-size?_pos=1&_sid=c2761250b&_ss=r

Host: Robin Linkhart

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Nakba is Arabic for disaster or catastrophe that happened to Palestinians in 1948 when around about 700,000 Palestinians fled their homes as refugees and Palestinian society and homeland ended. 

Bilal Al Issa is a third generation Palestinian living in Denmark, a board member of the Danish house in Palestine (DHIP). His grandfather now in his 90s, is still in a refugee camp in Lebanon, yet hopes to return to his village that he left in 1948. 

Daniel Bannoura, is a Christian Palestinian from Bethlehem, born in Jerusalem, and currently working on a PhD on the Qu’ran at Notre Dame in the United States. 

 Our two guests tell of their experiences, and how Nakba continues and plays out today in the Israel/Palestine conflict. They end by sharing how we as listeners can contribute to peace in the Holy Land.  

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Rami Elhanan is an Israeli graphic artist whose father survived Auschwitz.  He lost his daughter Smadar in 1997.  Two weeks off being 14 years old, Smadar was blown up by three Palestinian suicide bombers. She was out that afternoon buying books for school. 

Bassam Aramin was a Palestinian prisoner for seven years for throwing grenades as a 17 year old at some Israeli soldiers that fortunately did not injure anyone.  One day, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, he watched a film on the Holocaust and found himself weeping for the Jewish victims.  After prison, he married, settled down, and engaged in reconciliation work with Palestinians and Israelis who refused to fight anymore.  Then Abir, his 10 year old daughter was shot in 2007 by an Israeli soldier early in the morning outside school on her way to buy sweets/candy at a nearby shop.  

Today Bassam and Rami work together telling their stories and inviting people to take the side of peace and end the occupation.  They conclude this podcast with a peace invitation to each one of us, answering the question, “What can we do?”

Further Resources

The stories of Bassam and Rami are told in Apeirogon by Irish author Colum McCann (Bloomsbury, 2020). The book is a masterpiece with the testimonies of Bassam and Rami at its heart but then the wider story is cleverly and movingly novelized.  

You can find out more about Parents Circle, a grassroots group of 600 Palestinian and Israeli parents who have lost a loved one - see their webpagehttps://www.theparentscircle.org/en/  

Also, see Amnesty International’s February 2022 Report referred to in the podcast: Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians – A Look into Decades of Oppression and Domination

Host: Andrew Bolton

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We know from Doctrine and Covenants 161 that peacemaking and community building can be arduous and painful, but it can be done through nonviolent ways. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we are looking at examples from around the world where bold nonviolent action has created peace.  

Host: Carla Long

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In response to Community of Christ World Conference resolution 1319, Community of Christ is hosting conversations on nonviolence across the globe. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we explore how the topic of nonviolence is being discussed throughout the church as we journey together toward Jesus, the peaceful One. 

Register for the USA Nonviolence Conversations at https://forms.office.com/r/TWugJrVjFG

Host: Robin Linkhart

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